Co-operative farming in Irish (Comhfheirmeoireacht)

Q: What is the Irish for co-operative farming?

The Irish for co-operative farming is comhfheirmeoireacht (pronounced “KOH-er-im-yohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “co-operative farming” in Irish

Irish:: comhfheirmeoireacht
English:: co-operative farming
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-er-im-yohr-ukht” /ˈkoːˌɛɾʲəmʲoːɾʲəxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhfheirmeoireachta, na comhfheirmeoireachta (e.g. buntáistí na comhfheirmeoireachta, the advantages of co-operative farming)

What does “comhfheirmeoireacht” mean?

co-operative farming: Farming in which several farmers work together, sharing land, machinery or labour.Also: joint farming, collective farming, farm partnership.

“Comhfheirmeoireacht” with the article

Here is comhfheirmeoireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an chomhfheirmeoireacht

the co-operative farming

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comhfheirmeoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhfheirmeoireacht, the Irish word for co-operative farming.

Tá suim mhór acu sa chomhfheirmeoireacht.

They are very interested in co-operative farming.

Is cineál feirmeoireachta í an chomhfheirmeoireacht.

Co-operative farming is a type of farming.

Thosaigh siad ag comhfheirmeoireacht le chéile anuraidh.

They started farming together last year.

Bhí cruinniú faoi chomhfheirmeoireacht sa halla aréir.

There was a meeting about co-operative farming in the hall last night.

Tacaíonn an rialtas le scéimeanna comhfheirmeoireachta.

The government supports co-operative farming schemes.

Laghdaíonn comhfheirmeoireacht costais na bhfeirmeoirí beaga.

Co-operative farming reduces costs for small farmers.

Labhair sé faoi thodhchaí na comhfheirmeoireachta in Éirinn.

He spoke about the future of co-operative farming in Ireland.

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Co-operative farming in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for co-operative farming?

The Irish for co-operative farming is comhfheirmeoireacht (pronounced “KOH-er-im-yohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce comhfheirmeoireacht in Irish?

Comhfheirmeoireacht is said like “KOH-er-im-yohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌɛɾʲəmʲoːɾʲəxt/).

Does comhfheirmeoireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhfheirmeoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does comhfheirmeoireacht change to chomhfheirmeoireacht or gcomhfheirmeoireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhfheirmeoireacht becomes mo chomhfheirmeoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhfheirmeoireacht (eclipsis).

How is 'comhfheirmeoireacht' different from 'feirmeoireacht'?

'Feirmeoireacht' is farming in general, while the prefix 'comh-' (joint, together) makes 'comhfheirmeoireacht' farming done jointly or co-operatively.

Co-operative farming in Irish (Comhfheirmeoireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage